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Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Thankful for a Great First Day

For some time I have been very worried abut my little boy’s first day at mainstream preschool. My greatest concern has been that he would be so frustrated with not being able to make himself understood that he would react badly. I was anxious that he would shut down and forget about communicating all together. I was also worried he would get so frustrated it would cause him to melt down into a tantrum. I was worried that a bad start may set the scene for his preschool year. A year that is meant to be full of fun, wonder and adventure.

I am thankful to report, that even in the face of my worries, Buster’s first day at preschool seemed to go astonishingly well!

In the morning he was excited and enthusiastic, ready to go! We put his uniform on and he strutted proudly in front of the mirror! He ‘helped’ pack his lunch box and his bag, just like his big sisters do and was raring to go!

‘’Our first stop in the morning was to take the girls to their school. Buster would point to himself and say, to anyone he could find….

‘…I go preschool….I big…”

Once we got to Buster’s Preschool, I was so thankful to find that his teachers were just lovely! I explained to them his speech difficulties and they were very understanding and supportive. They even offered to make flash cards for him if he needed them.

Buster happily played with puzzles and toys until it was time for us, the parents to leave. I told my little guy he was too little to go to big preschool. I wrapped him up in a great big cuddle and sprinkled him with kisses all over his gorgeous little face! I told him that it would be best if I took him home, to have a nap and

Causing giggles and laughter from the other parents, preschoolers and even the teachers!

I left with out even a tear from Buster….although, I think I had some sand caught in my eye……

Can you imagine how thankful I was when I returned to pick Buster up and the first thing the teacher said was

“….He has just had the best day….”

His teacher went on to say that his speech difficulties didn’t affect his interaction with the teachers and the other children. He was sociable and out-going and happy!!

…..I was so happy I almost cried!

I am so thankful that buster had such a great first day at preschool! I feel that this was a very important hurdle for us to overcome. Today was the culmination of months of preparation (and worry on my behalf) and I am just so happy that it went so well.

….and he just can’t wait to go back tomorrow!

For this Thankful Thursday, I’m linking up Kate Says Stuff. Come and see what things others are thankful for!

I think I have some sand in my eye reading this post...I'm so happy he had a great first day! I know the relief of that as a parent, but also feel your pain about letting them go. My son woke up this morning and crawled in my lap for the biggest cuddles and just nestled there. I said to my husband, "He'll be too big for this soon." My son said, "No I not too big!" Bless them. They make our hearts explode without even trying.

I'm new to your blog and am visiting from 'Kate says stuff' readin this made me smile and I also had a little sand in my eye!!! How amazing!!! I hope you feel a little more at ease and at peace now sending him! He looks like he would light up the room!!! Xx

Thank you so much for reading my blog and leaving such a lovely, kind comment! I was feeling much happier taking him to school this morning....and that little fella does seem to put a smile on people's faces!

I lost my blog a couple of days ago. I managed to get it back after contacting Google, but I don't think the comments are working as well as they should. I'm sorry about that and I hope it gets fixed soon!)

So happy that his first day went well. Isn't it crazy how the times when we are the most worried about our kids, they surprise us by doing the exact opposite of what we expected? Jake loves his preschool too and I was so,so worried about him in the beginning not only b/c of speech, but also b/c of his food allergies. When you have that feeling though - that everything is going to be ok - that's the best.

That is so wonderful! I am so happy for you and for Buster. Sometimes, as Mum's, I think we can worry too much about the "what ifs" instead of just allowing things to happen in so many aspects of life. Enjoy and sigh a BIG sigh of relief... and get that sand out of your eye ;)

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Former scientist, cyclist, saxophonist. Currently mum to 3 amazing athletic and hyper-active kids. I’m passionate about my family and their sport. I Blog to share my families journey and the things I am learning about youth sport, heath, well being and nutrition…..There will be many hurdles to jump along the way like Dispraxia and people who cut tall poppies. So come and take your marks….get set...GO!!!